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  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Just watched the trailer for Season 2 of West World and our very own Jeffrey Wright's character is seen washed up on a beach, with his WoS era planet ocean in the sand next to him.
  • JET007JET007
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    doubleoego wrote: »
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    The new style of waves on the blue is starting to remind me of the Pepsi logo. Doesn't help that I later saw someone make a "Pepsi" version of it for April Fool's!
  • 001001
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    Do omega have this technology yet ?

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  • sirseanisbondsirseanisbond
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    001 wrote: »
    Do omega have this technology yet ?

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    I don't think that Omega have any interest in such tech. They are in the business of fine mechanical watch-making, not techy gadgets, despite the Bond connection.
  • JET007JET007
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    No waves, no regrets.
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    sirseanisbond wrote: »
    001 wrote: »
    Do omega have this technology yet ?

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    I don't think that Omega have any interest in such tech. They are in the business of fine mechanical watch-making, not techy gadgets, despite the Bond connection.

    Yeah. Their greatest technology thus far is making their watches resistant to magnetism up to 15000 gauss. Pretty amazing imo.
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    Omega's latest publicity image of Bond wearing the latest SMP.... Potential to be the next Bond watch for Bond 25 maybe... Hmmm..

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  • JET007JET007
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    If only they didn’t just lose the director...
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    What a screw up. I'm a fan of Danny Boyle's work.... Such a waste. And filming is supposed to begin in a few months time....
  • AgentJamesBond007AgentJamesBond007 Vesper’s grave
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  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Craig is merely visible in the ad. Are we to expect a longer version of this commercial?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2018 Posts: 23,883
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Craig is merely visible in the ad. Are we to expect a longer version of this commercial?
    I noticed that too. Rather strange, no? Why go through all the trouble of inserting a dinner jacket clad high priced actor in a pool if you're hardly going to show him in action. Oh well. The music was cool and it's a moody ad, but frankly I expected more.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    bondjames wrote: »
    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    Craig is merely visible in the ad. Are we to expect a longer version of this commercial?
    I noticed that too. Rather strange, no? Why go through all the trouble of inserting a dinner jacket clad high priced actor in a pool if you're hardly going to show him in action. Oh well. The music was cool and it's a moody ad, but frankly I expected more.
    Sums up my feelings about it.
  • JET007JET007
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    I was thrilled by it, but to each his own.
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    It probably wasn't even Craig doing the swimming.. Most likely a stunt double.. Lol
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    imranbecks wrote: »
    It probably wasn't even Craig doing the swimming.. Most likely a stunt double.. Lol
    That’s what I thought as well.
  • JET007JET007
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    https://wantedonline.co.za/watches-and-jewellery/2018-09-20-daniel-craig-is-the-face-of-omegas-latest-campaign/

    He's definitely in the tank!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2018 Posts: 23,883
    JET007 wrote: »
    https://wantedonline.co.za/watches-and-jewellery/2018-09-20-daniel-craig-is-the-face-of-omegas-latest-campaign/

    He's definitely in the tank!
    Yes, we noticed that about a month ago when news of this ad broke. The point is more that given he is actually in the tank, why didn't they take more advantage of it in the filming? It seems like a wasted opportunity.

    Also, just to answer a question which was posted on the production thread about a month ago, this is an Omega ad featuring Daniel Craig. It is not a James Bond related ad, as there are no OO7 markings anywhere. So there is no guarantee that this revamped Seamaster will be worn in the film either.
  • JET007JET007
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    There may not be any 007 markings, but I'd say that's the audience they're aiming for though. Craig has done publicity before as a brand ambassador, but it's been as "him" in far less formal wear. I'd be very surprised if we don't see a 007 edition of this new model soon. Conde+Naste+Traveler+mag+Omega+Daniel+Craig+Orbis+International+pg02-03+05-2011.jpg
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2018 Posts: 23,883
    He is a brand ambassador for Omega. He is also a specific brand ambassador for the Hour Vision Orbis (the watch in that link above).

    I just want to restate that the ad above is an Omega Seamaster ad featuring Daniel Craig. Of course they are drawing a link to Bond. They did that with Brosnan as well during his run. However, it is not a James Bond Omega ad. Those are quite different, and feature watches from the film.

    He has a dual role for Omega. One as himself and one as Bond.
  • JET007JET007
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    I get that, but in this long cinematic drought since Spectre's release, I'll take any hint of Bond I can get, especially as we're waiting till 2020 now.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    JET007 wrote: »
    I get that, but in this long cinematic drought since Spectre's release, I'll take any hint of Bond I can get, especially as we're waiting till 2020 now.
    I agree. I look forward to the Heineken ad and hope it's better than the one they did for SP, which I wasn't a fan of.
  • JET007JET007
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    bondjames wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    I get that, but in this long cinematic drought since Spectre's release, I'll take any hint of Bond I can get, especially as we're waiting till 2020 now.
    I agree. I look forward to the Heineken ad and hope it's better than the one they did for SP, which I wasn't a fan of.

    I'm looking forward to it, too. Weird to think it's been shot and is just sitting on a shelf somewhere, waiting...
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    JET007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    I get that, but in this long cinematic drought since Spectre's release, I'll take any hint of Bond I can get, especially as we're waiting till 2020 now.
    I agree. I look forward to the Heineken ad and hope it's better than the one they did for SP, which I wasn't a fan of.

    I'm looking forward to it, too. Weird to think it's been shot and is just sitting on a shelf somewhere, waiting...

    Personally, I watch this video to just to catch a glimpse of DC as a 007 avatar in this. Plus I adore watches.

    My utility go-to at the moment is Seiko's Orange Monster. Masculine, and tough. Love it.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    And, around the 8 second mark-- is that the back of a gun holster strapped to the torso?
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    JET007 wrote: »
    https://wantedonline.co.za/watches-and-jewellery/2018-09-20-daniel-craig-is-the-face-of-omegas-latest-campaign/

    He's definitely in the tank!

    It's definitely him in that shallow water for that photoshoot. But I doubt it's him in the deep water shot of the commercial where they showed someone swimming up wearing a suit from behind.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    The James Bond watch turns 25 this year, with an exhibition at ION Orchard
    https://channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/omega-seamaster-300m-james-bond-watch-exhibition-ion-orchard-10758356
  • imranbecksimranbecks Singapore
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    Red_Snow wrote: »
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    The James Bond watch turns 25 this year, with an exhibition at ION Orchard
    https://channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/omega-seamaster-300m-james-bond-watch-exhibition-ion-orchard-10758356

    Since it's in Singapore which is where i'm at, I'll definitely be going!
  • JET007JET007
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    imranbecks wrote: »
    JET007 wrote: »
    https://wantedonline.co.za/watches-and-jewellery/2018-09-20-daniel-craig-is-the-face-of-omegas-latest-campaign/

    He's definitely in the tank!

    It's definitely him in that shallow water for that photoshoot. But I doubt it's him in the deep water shot of the commercial where they showed someone swimming up wearing a suit from behind.

    I dunno. The other angle shows that water to not be so shallow. I'd like to think it's him! Have fun at the exhibition and take pictures for us!
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    edited October 2018 Posts: 2,545
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    A look at the heritage tunnel from the exhibit (viaSenatus)
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